By Anna Yoder | Columnist While pondering which Northside business to feature this month it occurred to me why not simply write about ‘The Northside’ and why we choose to call it our home. (And it seemed like a great way to end the last issue of Town Talk for 2024). If you are reading this column, y...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor More than 2,000 miles might separate the Northside from Hollywood, but it’s a distance Chimechi Oparanozie was able to cross to see his dreams come true. A Northside native (he grew up in various Northside neighborhoods, but cites Manchester as his main one), Oparano...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The end of a year and the start of a new one is often a time of reflection for many people. For The Northside Chronicle, it has become tradition in our January issue to do a year in review, where we look back at our top stories from the past year. How do we determine...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The holiday season is officially upon us, as people across America begin their hunt for the perfect gifts for their friends and loved ones. While the lure of online shopping is ever present, there are many local stores on the Northside that can supply a great, unique...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor November has come and gone. Did you enjoy all that turkey and gravy? I’m certain many of our readers are feeling especially sleepy after such a meal. But before we bid farewell to the last full month of fall, let’s take a moment to look back at the results of The Chr...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor HISTORIC DEUTSCHTOWN — Virgin Way has a new, colorful look thanks to a collaborative art project aiming to beautify various spots on the Northside. A collection of artists came together to create murals along the alleyway in October, with their work kicking off on Oc...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor More than 2,000 miles might separate the Northside from Hollywood, but it’s a distance Chimechi Oparanozie was able to cross to see his dreams come true. A Northside native (he grew up in various Northside neighborhoods, but cites Manchester as his main one), Oparano...

Two new murals adorn the outer walls of Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC), commemorating the church’s 130th anniversary. The murals were unveiled during a celebratory weekend over Sept. 28-29, and were painted by Pittsburgh artist Kyle Holbrook. One of the paintings depicts Dr. Martin Luther K...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Everyone loves a good vacation. And that’s why, for our most recent photo contest, we invited our readers to share their vacation experiences this summer with our Northsiders on Vacation Photo Contest. Well the voting period has come and gone, and we have a winner. A...